According to the information, on Saturday, Mahendra (22 years) son of Mangal Singh, resident of Tehsil Swar, District Rampur (Uttar Pradesh) got trapped in the strong flow of Ganga below New Sanjay Bridge from Kangra Ghat. As soon as the information was received, the team of Water Police and SDRF reached the spot and conducted a joint operation and took the youth out safely.
During the rescue operation, the team showed wisdom and efficiency and brought the youth safely to the shore. When the youth was rescued safely, the people present on the spot heaved a sigh of relief and praised the rescue team.
Haridwar Police has appealed to all the devotees and Kanwar pilgrims to take bath in the Ganga only at the designated and safe ghats. Avoid going to areas with strong currents and restricted places, because a little carelessness can lead to a big accident. Police said that your vigilance is your safety.